THE driver of a Holden utility stolen during a violent home invasion in Girrawheen this morning has been arrested after a police chase.

An off-duty police officer was allegedly hit with a hammer when she confronted a man who broke her Mirrabooka Avenue house about 1.40am and took car keys before driving off in her white Holden Maloo ute.

The officer’s elderly father, who was also in the house, suffered chest pains after the attack and both were taken to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital where they are in a stable condition.

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The Girrawheen home here an off-duty police officer was injured after confronting a burglar. Picture: Seven NewsSource:PerthNow

The ute was later spotted by police who chased it through several suburbs.

Witness said up to 14 police cars were involved as the Holden sped through Malaga and Dianella before crashing on Guildford Road in Guildford.

A 24-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is assisting police.

The man has not been charged but inquiries are continuing.

The Girrawheen home here an off-duty police officer was injured after confronting a burglar. Picture: Seven NewsSource:PerthNow